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Yu felt distressed and wanted to make him happy, so she broke off a piece and handed it to his mouth, "Try it."
He stared at her with burning eyes and ate from her hand.
"Is it tasty?"
Shangguan Jinghong saw her smiling face, and his heart was slightly moved. He said in a hoarse voice, "It's delicious."
Qiaochu originally thought that he didn't like these sweet things, but seeing that he seemed to be eating them with great relish, as if they were the most delicious food she had ever eaten, she thought that the royal child was really pitiful, so she presented the remaining half of the stick to him as a tribute.
But he smacked the crumbs in his mouth politely, then suddenly frowned and said, "It's not tasty, it's too sweet."
What kind of taste is this? It's so dull that I can only taste it now. Qiaochu was originally feeling heavy in his heart, but now he couldn't help but laugh and pretended to be angry, "Do you think I've eaten it before?"
In order to show that he didn't mind her saliva at all, Shangguan Jinghong angrily ate the half-bitten fruit. When he was about to throw away the rest, Qiaochu snatched it back and continued eating.
Shangguan Jinghong felt more pity for her when he saw her cute and innocent appearance. He just hugged her tightly and asked her if she still wanted to buy it.
Qiaochu was also happy. In the past, Qin Ge had a lot of things to do, and the number of times they had hung out together like this was rare.
In this way, the two seemed to be aimlessly walking around the busiest street in Chaoge, not caring about the curious looks from passers-by. One had a stern face, and the other had a disfigured face.
Qiaochu no longer wears a veil. If the person she cares about doesn't mind, what is there for her to fear
Shangguan Jinghong had sharp ears. As they were talking and laughing, he suddenly turned around and asked, "Oh, you like Jingping?"
"Beauty, when you see that Prince Rui is getting along well with our master, you must be thinking of Jing Ping." Si Da was talking about this happily when Shangguan Jinghong suddenly said something. He almost choked on his saliva. Seeing the beauty's stunned look, he burst into laughter again.
Shangguan Jinghong was in a good mood and said to Qiaochu, "How about calling Jingping and the others out as well? I'll treat you today."
Qiaochu smiled and nodded. Shangguan Jinghong then found a young man on the street and asked him to go to Prince Rui's mansion to report the news. He didn't even need to pay him. The other party went to do the job respectfully. Qiaochu was puzzled, and Shangguan Jinghong said he was a plainclothes secret guard.
These secret guards, like the **, also included plainclothes officers. Qiaochu was embarrassed again.
Soon, Lao Tie and others hurried over.
Everyone was worried about Shangguan Jinghong, but they felt relieved when they saw him next to Qiaochu, looking a little more cheerful than usual.
The four laughed and said, "Beauty, Jingping is here, come on, go with him."
Jing Ping was startled, his handsome face slightly reddened. Meiren was still a young girl after all, and she was rarely embarrassed. She punched Si Da's head hard. Si Da held his head and rushed to Qiao Chu. Meiren retaliated: "Master, I seriously suspect that Si Da has been secretly in love with Jing Qing for a long time. You have to make the decision for her."
The four were stunned, and Jing Qing was already frightened, "Mom, please don't have a crush on me. I'm not so hungry that I would not choose food."
Qiaochu almost fell into Shangguan Jinghong's arms with laughter. Shangguan Jinghong saw that she was happy, stroked her hair, and said, "It seems that they have a good relationship. Help them to get married that day, and make them closer."
Qiaochu agreed.
They showed that they were not interested in master-servant pairings or closer relationships. All four of them were silent, and each turned their head to admire the art of bargaining when buying vegetables on the street.
Lao Tie and Fang Ming walked at the end. Lao Tie said softly, "Lao Fang, after all these years, today is the first time I feel that I am truly happy. When we are together, it feels like we are at home."
Fang Ming nodded and said with a wry smile, “It would be great if there were no criticism.”
Lao Tie was silent for a while, then said, "It is impossible to have both in this world."
As they were talking, they had already reached a restaurant. Qiaochu looked and saw that it was the Xuanxiang Restaurant where the incident happened before.
Shangguan Jinghong saw that she was slightly dazed and asked her softly what was wrong.
Qiaochu shook his head and smiled, "I didn't expect it to be here."
"Since it's a treat, we have to have the best."
Qiaochu thought to himself that he was being too suspicious. Those were the memories of the fool that day, so how could he remember them? Even if he really asked Laotie and others about it, they would not take it to heart.
Shangguan Jinghong's eyes moved, as if he knew what she was thinking, and he pinched her nose hard.
The two of them understood each other and didn't say much.
After they got in, Shangguan Jinghong said he didn't want a private seat, but wanted to have some fun, so he decided to sit on the first floor.
Everyone was naturally happy.
After sitting down, Shangguan Jinghong glanced at Lao Tie, but didn't say anything. Qiaochu said softly, "If you want to know, just ask."
Under the table, she placed her hands quietly on her knees.
Shangguan Jinghong reached out and held her hand, then said calmly, "Uncle Tie, Miss Lin is going back. Can you send someone to guard her?"
"Yes, I understand the master's look outside the palace." Lao Tie was about to say something, but suddenly realized something and stopped talking immediately.
"Uncle Tie, you can say whatever you want."
Are you guarding her because you are afraid that she will be in danger? Under the table, he pinched Shangguan Jinghong's hand fiercely. Qiaochu was hesitant, but still spoke.
"Miss Lin said she has something to tell me. After I go back, please come to her room."
"Okay, I got it." Shangguan Jinghong stopped talking here and asked everyone to order what they liked. The four and Jing Qingli turned around and asked Qiaochu what he wanted to eat.
At this moment, the beauty suddenly said "Eh", and said, "Four Greats, look at the person coming in at the door."
The four looked at him in surprise, then asked in surprise: "Isn't this the man you told me about outside Tianxiang Pavilion that day?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and Qiaochu suddenly felt something strange when he saw several men coming in from the door.
Two of them came in chatting and laughing, and seemed to be very familiar with each other.
One of them was the virtuous king; the other man had an ordinary face and was dressed in purple. She did not recognize him. The two girls knew the virtuous king, but when they said that man, could they be referring to the man in purple
The wise king also saw everyone, raised the corner of his mouth, and led the man in purple robe over.
"My eighth brother has just taken charge of the Military and Criminal Departments. It's not long since the morning court session. A new official has taken office. Shouldn't my eighth brother be busy in the Second Department? Why are you here drinking tea and wine?"
This person clearly had heard about the morning court today. Jing Qing was the first to lose patience, and immediately stood up, angrily saying, "The virtuous prince is a distinguished guest, and my master's table is small and there are many people, so I can't entertain him. The virtuous prince should go to the elegant seats upstairs."
At this time, a man who looked like a servant following behind the wise king and the other man suddenly muttered something.
The dialect spoken was not the most common one in Dongling.
Qiaochu has always been very grateful that although she has no memory of Qiaochu before she was twelve years old, this body has given her the language ability. Beidi is Dongling's territory, so she knows the languages of both places.
She didn't know whether the man was speaking the remote dialect of Dongling or the language of another country, but Jing Ping said coldly, "Young Master, your words are insulting. Please apologize to my wife."
Everyone was surprised by Jing Ping's voice, especially King Xian. His friend was not from Dongling, and even he himself could not understand the other's dialect. But Jing Ping, a servant, actually understood it.
"Jingping, what did that guy say?"
The four asked, glaring fiercely at the man who spoke.
Jing Ping said: "He said that this woman also has a scar on her face."
Qiaochu was startled. Shangguan Jinghong, who was playing with the teacup and drawing on the table with the tea, stood up and said a few words to the purple-robed man.
What he said was not Dongling language, but the other party's dialect. When the purple-robed man heard this, a stern look flashed across his eyes, and then he said to the man behind him in Dongling language: "Come here and apologize to this lady."
Without saying anything, the man immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Qiaochu, and said in Dongling dialect: "Please forgive my rudeness, madam."
Qiaochu smiled to show his acceptance.
At this time, the purple robe man continued, "Madam, please don't blame me. My wife also has a scar on her face. I was separated from my wife, and when we meet a woman with a scar, we can't help but be more careful."
Qiaochu saw that he looked gentle, and although he knew that he was with the virtuous king and was not a friendly person, he still said: "I wish you and your wife to be reunited soon."
The man thanked him. Seeing that Shangguan Jinghong looked very stern, the king, as he had important matters to discuss with the man in purple robe, did not provoke him any more. He sneered and left with the man.
Everyone sat down again. Before Qiaochu could ask, Si Da asked curiously, "Eighth Master, what did you say to that person just now?"
Shangguan Jinghong smiled, but his expression was still a little cold.
"I said, I hope he respects my wife. If his men don't apologize to my wife, no one can eat this meal today. He can ask my eldest brother who I am. I am a broken jar and I am not afraid of anything."
"They probably have something important to discuss and don't want to cause any more trouble." Fang Ming said.
The four asked again who these people were, and Jingping replied that they were a small neighboring country. However, Qiaochu carefully noticed a flash of surprise in his eyes.
She was startled, thought about it, and didn't ask any more questions.
The beauty nodded, "Why did he appear in Tianxiang Pavilion? Later, when the Eighth Master was defeated, he seemed to intend to rescue the courtesan. I finally understood. He was looking for his wife. His wife also had a scar on her face."
Everyone was surprised and suspicious, so she told them about the Tianxiang Pavilion.
Everyone enjoyed the meal, but Shangguan Jinghong hardly ate anything, and just kept serving food to Qiaochu. Qiaochu understood his concerns, as the forces from all sides were now surging.
After the meal, Shangguan Jinghong bought a lot of candied fruits for Qiaochu, especially the extravagant candied haws, and asked Jingqing to carry the whole basket away.
Qiaochu was thinking about something and didn't pay attention. He only realized it after buying the food. He said he couldn't eat so much and it would rot if left alone.
Shangguan Jinghong waved his hand and said that he would go back and ask the chef to prepare a full gourd banquet.
Qiaochu and everyone else were embarrassed.
When I returned to Prince Rui's Mansion, it was already dusk, and I saw Shen Qingling standing at the door with tears on her face.
At this moment, Qiaochu suddenly connected two subtle little things that happened during the day.
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Regarding the emotional entanglement between the three people, Qiaochu still had many things she wanted to ask the man beside her and wanted to know his thoughts, but since he had said that to her in front of Concubine Chang's palace, she was jealous and uncomfortable like all women, but when Shen Qingling slowly walked towards them, she still whispered to him, "Go ahead."
She pulled away from his arms, not intending to let go, just giving him space to process.
And she had something on her mind, and she wanted to think about it carefully.
Shangguan Jinghong looked at Fang Ming, "Uncle Fang, take Miss Lin into the house."
"I'll come find you in a minute."
As he spoke, he turned to Shen Qingling indifferently.
Shen Qingling saw Fang Ming coming to help her, sneered and avoided him, looked at Qiaochu, then looked deeply at Shangguan Jinghong, and said bitterly: "New love and old love, I just can't see through it, no matter what, see you later."
"Um."
Hearing his response, Shen Qingling gritted her teeth, smiled, and turned to leave.
Qiaochu sighed softly in her heart. Although she didn't like Shen Qingling, she always felt uneasy in such situations.
…
Shangguan Jinghong drove the four men and the beauty away and sent her back to her room himself.
Back in the room, Qiaochu thought he was going out, so she ignored him and walked to the copper basin to wring out a towel and wipe her face and hands. But he sat down leisurely at the table and patted his knees, "Come here."
Qiaochu was stunned for a moment, and called the maid on duty outside the door to come in and change the water. After closing the door, he walked over, sat on his lap, took off his iron mask, and carefully wiped his face.
He was very proud and said he would do this every day from now on.
He rested his head on her shoulder with enjoyment, which felt heavy and uncomfortable. He pushed him away, shifted his hips, and changed to a side-sitting position. He buried his head in the crook of his neck and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He laughed and scolded, "You know how to enjoy it."
Qiaochu didn't say anything, just leaned lazily in his arms. She had been walking all day and was tired.
Seeing that she ignored him, Shangguan Jinghong didn't get angry. He reached into her clothes and touched her belly. With the other hand, he took out something like a magic trick and put it to her mouth.
Qiaochu looked down and saw that it was another gourd. He was so embarrassed.
She knew that he didn't like sweet things, so she broke off a piece to feed him on purpose to tease him. But this time he learned his lesson and mischievously put her finger into his mouth. He sucked hard, and her body trembled. A trace of evil flashed across his dull eyes. He let go of her finger and lowered his head to kiss her.
He tossed his lips on hers for a long time before letting go. She stroked her almost swollen lips, her body still trembling, and pinched his cheek hard.
But he smiled like a cat stealing fish. Finally, he took the handkerchief she had placed on the table, carefully wiped her fingers clean, carried her to the bed, and said softly, "Take a break. I'll go over there and come back to have dinner with you later."
After Shangguan Jinghong left, Qiaochu thought for a while, got out of bed, and asked the maid outside the door to call Jingping over.
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"Jingping, what did I say to that purple-robed man in the restaurant just now?"
This question was asked very quickly. Jing Ping was just bowing his head to greet others. He was startled when he heard the question and immediately raised his head.
Qiaochu also understood immediately that his guess was correct.
"Qiaochu wants to know, but if you can't tell me, it doesn't matter."
She was afraid that Jingping would be embarrassed, so she smiled and said.
Jing Ping frowned tightly, and finally said softly: "Master Qiao, what I said to that person is basically the same as what he told us, but I left out one sentence."
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Jingping left.
Qiaochu returned to the bed and leaned against it. Although the setting sun was the late sun, it was still a little dazzling when it shone through the half-open window.
If it weren't for the strange look that flashed across Jing Ping's eyes in the restaurant at that time, she would not have remembered Shangguan Jinghong's casual strokes on the table.
If she had not been completely focused on Shangguan Jinghong before that, she would not have seen the water stains on the table.
If she hadn't been doing archaeology, she wouldn't have guessed that the two stains were two